Is PlayStation a good company to work for?

PlayStation has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 1,834 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at PlayStation to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about PlayStation have been left by employees working as Animator , Intern and Software Engineer .

Does PlayStation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PlayStation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PlayStation. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PlayStation?

82% of PlayStation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PlayStation 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PlayStation?

Software Engineer (76) , Senior Software Engineer (38) , Manager (31) , Project Manager (19) , Intern (16) , Product Manager (15) , Senior Manager (15) , Marketing (14) , Animator (13) , Game Tester (13) , Director (12) , Producer (12) , Program Manager (12) , Internship (10) , Software Developer (10)

What are the pros of working at PlayStation according to real employee reviews?

"Great for people without experience to get a head start and move up in a corporate environment." ((in 214 reviews)); "Good benefits if you are a gamer" ((in 116 reviews)); "Good work/life balance (hours are reasonable)" ((in 78 reviews)); "Great People and team to work with" ((in 58 reviews)); "Smart colleagues" ((in 33 reviews))

What are the cons of working at PlayStation according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low relative to tech peers." ((in 58 reviews)); "low salary and hard to progress" ((in 44 reviews)); "You need to find a good team and manager." ((in 36 reviews)); "The result is there is no leadership at Sony because the focus is all on managing down to control the Engineers and tell them how to do their job." ((in 25 reviews)); "Upper management often seems disorganized as to what exactly the direction of the company is going in and change takes a lot of time." ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about PlayStation layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about PlayStation layoffs and their outlook for job security at PlayStation in 2026.

What are the top reviewed PlayStation locations?

San Diego , San Mateo , San Francisco , Foster City , Los Angeles , New York , Aliso Viejo , Rancho Bernardo , Santa Monica , Bend , Madison , Austin , San Antonio , Culver City , Chicago , Dallas , Pacifica , San Jose , Seattle , Portland , Miami , Miami Beach , Chantilly , Melville , Staten Island , Crowley , Fort Worth , Frisco , Texas City , Cortland

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PlayStation reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(1,336 total reviews)

Jim Ryan

78% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

PlayStation has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,336 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The PlayStation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Aug 14, 2024

Traditional company, great values

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good work life balance

Cons

- Not very competitive with pay

PlayStation Response

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It’s our goal to provide top-tier benefits and amenities, and we’re glad to hear you’re taking advantage of the perks! If you have any questions about the benefits we offer, our doors are always open.

3.0

Aug 14, 2024

It was good but he was not paying me what actually I gets

Play boy service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company was good and company clients were also good

Cons

Company cuts incentives which was provided by the clients

PlayStation Response

We appreciate your review and value your feedback as we work to provide resources that help our team members thrive both in and out of the workplace. We recommend having an open conversation with your leader (or leaders) about your concerns.

3.0

Aug 12, 2024

Overall a good company depending on your department

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

An amazingly talented team globally

Cons

Siloed and difficult to deliver changes across technology and business processes

PlayStation Response

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are on a mission to ensure that we are keeping the lines of communication open for our employees, from our town halls to the information shared on the company intranet, and feedback like yours is essential to implementing change. We want to hear what you have to say and encourage you to address these concerns with your leader.

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Jobs at PlayStation

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